The Town FilesFulton, New York
City in Oswego County · population 11,389 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,000
- Household income
- $52,046
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 159 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 34.1
Fulton is a city of 11,389 people in Oswego County, New York. The median home is worth $101,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of New York towns, more walkable than 91% of New York towns, more vibrant than 87% of New York towns.
How Fulton ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fulton is worth $101,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $52,046, which is more affordable than 88% of New York towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 54.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fulton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $887 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $52,046 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Fulton
| People | Fulton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Fulton
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 159.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fulton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 28, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 18, 2017.
Severe weather in Oswego County since 1996
Oswego County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oswego County
Oswego County had 32,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,152 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Fulton itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Fulton
7 public schools with 3,281 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| G RAY BODLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 978 | 12.5 |
| FULTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 490 | 10.9 |
| GRANBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 449 | 15.0 |
| FAIRGRIEVE SCHOOL | PK-6 | 425 | 12.9 |
| J E LANIGAN SCHOOL | PK-6 | 422 | 11.4 |
| VOLNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 303 | 13.8 |
| PALERMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 214 | 11.3 |
Towns near Fulton
- Granby, NY2.3 mi · 6,520 people · home $130,000
- Volney, NY3.8 mi · 5,671 people · home $149,200
- Hannibal, NY6.6 mi · 4,525 people · home $137,100
- Schroeppel, NY8.4 mi · 7,969 people · home $188,400
- Palermo, NY8.7 mi · 3,470 people · home $138,800
- Oswego, NY8.9 mi · 7,914 people · home $175,100
- Scriba, NY9.5 mi · 6,617 people · home $158,700
- Lysander, NY9.6 mi · 23,074 people · home $288,400
Fulton questions
Is Fulton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fulton scores better for retirees than 6% of New York towns and quieter than 12%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Fulton?
The median owner-occupied home in Fulton is valued at $101,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,046, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Fulton?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 159.0 inches of snow.
Does Fulton get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fulton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)